Louisiana § 42:1702 Political subdivision; consideration of arrest records; prohibited acts

Louisiana Statutes

§ 42:1702 — Political subdivision; consideration of arrest records; prohibited acts

Louisiana·Title 42 Public Officers and Employees

§1702. Political subdivision; consideration of arrest records; prohibited acts

A.No political subdivision, when filling an employment position, may inquire on an initial application form about a prospective employee's arrest record.

B.This prohibition does not preclude a political subdivision from inquiring about convictions, pending felony criminal charges, or pleas of nolo contendere of a prospective employee on the initial application form.

C.This Section does not apply to any employment position for which a criminal background check is required by law.

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§1702. Political subdivision; consideration of arrest records; prohibited acts
A. No political subdivision, when filling an employment position, may inquire on
an initial application form about a prospective employee's arrest record.
B. This prohibition does not preclude a political subdivision from inquiring about
convictions, pending felony criminal charges, or pleas of nolo contendere of a prospective
employee on the initial application form.
C. This Section does not apply to any employment position for which a criminal
background check is required by law.

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